Traditional Japanese woodblock Artwork 1856 Perry Expedition litho view print

From an Original Japanese Drawing Obtained in Simoda.

(Asia, Japan, Perry Expedition, Japanese Art, Samuarai, Traditional Art).

Issued 1856, Washington by U.S. Gov. for the official U.S. Government Naval Expedition during 1852-4.

Excellent mid-19th century tinted color lithographed print. 

Among the first American published views of this piece of art and the region in general. Still largely under valued and appreciated, an important printed historical visual artifact issued during the expansion of United States in the middle of the 19th century.

Paper and image remains clean and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal. Great image.

Sheet measures c. 8 1/2 "H x 11 1/2" W.

Printed area measures c. 6 1/2"H x 9 1/2"W.

[R21827].